Expert IT Business Systems Analyst- Demand & Supply Planning

A little about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestle Canada Inc.
Job title: Expert IT Business Systems Analyst
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

Grade: 17

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

Position Summary

We are looking for an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst based at our North York location reporting into the Manager, Information Technology. As an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst for Demand & Supply Planning, you will serve as a market level representative to liaise between IT and Supply Chain stakeholders for our North America operating companies. You will have exposure to working with our above market and global product teams to deploy and integrate a new solution (OMP) within the Connected Planning @ Nestle (CP@N) program.

A day in the life of an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst:

You will bring deep understanding to the opportunities and issues facing the Demand & Supply Planning function and advise on the best solutions, processes and ways of working. You will translate business strategies, opportunities, threats and needs into IT product requirements. You will also:

Join the Nestle North America CP@N deployment team, with a primary focus on deploying the OMP Unison operational planning solution to multiple operating companies
Participate actively in all deployment phases (design, build, test, cutover, post-go-live support), contributing technical and functional expertise to benefit the Nestle NA planning community
Subsequently support the Supply Chain function in the development of strategy through incremental improvement of Demand & Supply Planning system capabilities
Identify gaps in existing SAP APO / OMP Unison systems and Demand & Supply Planning processes and identify options for improvement and automation
Work with Supply Chain and IT stakeholders to gather feedback and define that the minimum viable product (MVP) satisfies the business need
Consult with product teams on new technologies and applications to determine relevance to Nestle NA companies
Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and product priorities
Support the Business Relationship Managers and Product Managers to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning with business stakeholders

What will make you successful:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
5+ years of combined Supply Chain and IT experience with 2+ years focused on configurations of SAP APO, OMP Unison, or other Demand & Supply Planning Software
Minimum of two full life-cycle implementations of operational planning applications
Strong preference for OMP Unison functional / technical experience
1+ year of experience working in an Agile environment using design thinking methodology

#LI-Hybrid

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

A little about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestle Canada Inc.
Job title: Expert IT Business Systems Analyst
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

Grade: 17

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

Position Summary

We are looking for an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst based at our North York location reporting into the Manager, Information Technology. As an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst for Demand & Supply Planning, you will serve as a market level representative to liaise between IT and Supply Chain stakeholders for our North America operating companies. You will have exposure to working with our above market and global product teams to deploy and integrate a new solution (OMP) within the Connected Planning @ Nestle (CP@N) program.

A day in the life of an Expert IT Business Systems Analyst:

You will bring deep understanding to the opportunities and issues facing the Demand & Supply Planning function and advise on the best solutions, processes and ways of working. You will translate business strategies, opportunities, threats and needs into IT product requirements. You will also:

Join the Nestle North America CP@N deployment team, with a primary focus on deploying the OMP Unison operational planning solution to multiple operating companies
Participate actively in all deployment phases (design, build, test, cutover, post-go-live support), contributing technical and functional expertise to benefit the Nestle NA planning community
Subsequently support the Supply Chain function in the development of strategy through incremental improvement of Demand & Supply Planning system capabilities
Identify gaps in existing SAP APO / OMP Unison systems and Demand & Supply Planning processes and identify options for improvement and automation
Work with Supply Chain and IT stakeholders to gather feedback and define that the minimum viable product (MVP) satisfies the business need
Consult with product teams on new technologies and applications to determine relevance to Nestle NA companies
Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and product priorities
Support the Business Relationship Managers and Product Managers to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning with business stakeholders

What will make you successful:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
5+ years of combined Supply Chain and IT experience with 2+ years focused on configurations of SAP APO, OMP Unison, or other Demand & Supply Planning Software
Minimum of two full life-cycle implementations of operational planning applications
Strong preference for OMP Unison functional / technical experience
1+ year of experience working in an Agile environment using design thinking methodology

#LI-Hybrid

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

North York, CA